Deen’s Daily: Landeskog’s Memorable Night; How Avs Lost Game 3; Toronto In Command!

The Avalanche put on a spectacle for fans at Ball Arena in Gabe Landeskog’s return. Unfortunately, the Avs couldn’t pull off a win in Game 3. Also, the Toronto Maple Leafs are for real?!

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 25.

Colorado Hockey Now

Landeskog’s return didn’t have a storybook ending. But you can’t argue it was a monumental moment for this group, and one that will be remembered in Avalanche history. The captain is back, and he actually looked pretty good. I’m excited to see what he brings in Game 4 and beyond. He’s only going to get better.

My colleague Colleen Flynn broke down what she felt was the difference in Game 3. That next one on Saturday is suddenly a must-win.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Recap

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers: So much for the Lightning having the upper hand. Florida has won both road games as the series heads to Sunrise for Game 3.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators: Are the Maple Leafs for real this year? They’re sure playing like it, after another OT victory. The Leafs now lead the series 3-0 with an opportunity to close it out on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild: Suddenly, Adin Hill can’t stop the puck. The Wild have a 2-1 series lead heading into Game 4 in Minnesota.

Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues: The Blues responded on home ice and have made things interesting. They win Game 3 and now have an opportunity to tie the series at 2-2 at home.

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 3: Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens (5 pm MT on TNT & tru TV)
• Game 3: Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils (6 pm MT on TBS)
• Game 3: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers (8 pm MT on TNT & tru TV)

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: How deep are the Pens’ deep-rooted issues?

Montreal Hockey Now: A new playoff hope emerges for the Habs and Ivan Demidov as they prepare to host Game 3.

Philly Hockey Now: Looks like Rasmus Ristolainen won’t be back for the Flyers until after training camp begins following the latest update on his status.

Detroit Hockey Now: You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. The injury to Andrew Copp was a massive blow to the Red Wings’ lineup earlier this year. They missed him.